American Yellow Cheese
What You Should Know
You'd spot this in the refrigerated cheese aisle or sliced at the deli, ready to top burgers, melt into grilled cheese, or slip into a kid's lunch. It feels nostalgic and comforting — the quintessential American cheese experience that's indulgent and convenient. The added water, sodium citrate emulsifier and color extracts and the uniform, meltable texture point to industrial reformulation typical of ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) products.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Yellow, American, Cheese, (american, cheese, [rbgh-bst, hormone, free, pasteurized, milk,, cheese, culture,, salt,, enzymes],, water,, rbgh-bst, hormone, free, cream,, sodium, citrate,, salt,, organic, annatto, color,, paprika, extract, color)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •sodium citrate - Processed emulsifier
- •organic annatto color - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
This is a processed cheese product with added water, an emulsifying salt (sodium citrate) and colorings; those industrial additives and reformulation for meltability and consistency are hallmarks of NOVA 4 ultraprocessed foods.
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Common Questions about American Yellow Cheese
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This cheese packs in some protein and is gluten-free, which is great for those with gluten sensitivities. However, it's also higher in saturated fat and sodium, so if you're watching your intake, just enjoy it in moderation.